Renewing Your Mind The Lightlings
Dec 19, 2025
R.C. Sproul, a renowned theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, reads his enchanting children's book, The Lightlings, which weaves a narrative of redemption through darkness and the King's gift of a shining child. He discusses the importance of teaching deep theological truths to children in an accessible way. Joining him are Sinclair Ferguson and Colin Buchanan, who share insights on their collaborative book, Jesus, Strong and Kind, exploring how music and storytelling can effectively communicate the gospel to young hearts and involve families in spiritual learning.
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Childhood Nightlight Moment
- R.C. Sproul tells of Charlie Cobb asking his mother to turn on a nightlight before bed.
- The child's fear of darkness launches the tale that frames the whole story of redemption.
Sin Dims Created Light
- The king of light made people to reflect his perfection but they disobeyed and dimmed their light.
- Sin causes separation from the King and leads the lightlings to hide in darkness.
Exile Into a Dark Forest
- After leaving the garden the lightlings wandered into a forest that became cold and overgrown.
- The dark world made them stumble, bruise themselves, and lose the sense of day and night.